Who these options suit

Shoppers looking for protein in a crunchy supper

Check both protein per 100g and, where shown, protein per cake. The amount in a single cake can be easier to relate to the portion you plan to eat than a per-100g figure alone.

Vegan or gluten-free shoppers checking ingredients

Kallo describes its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes as vegan and gluten-free, and M&S marks its Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes as vegan and gluten-free. Those descriptions do not replace a check of the current pack's ingredients and allergen statements.

Shoppers comparing plain rice and lentil cakes

Sainsbury's lists 0.6g protein per cake for its plain rice cakes, compared with the 1.8g per cake on Kallo's manufacturer page for Protein Packed Lentil Cakes. Compare the exact packs you are considering, especially if protein per cake matters to your choice.

What to check before choosing

Start with the protein amount for the portion you expect to eat, then decide whether you want a plain base or a seasoned cake. Compare fat, salt and allergens on the exact products, not just their flavour names.

Priority What to check Your needs
Protein per portion Read protein per 100g and per cake when both are given. Kallo's manufacturer page lists 26.0g per 100g and 1.8g per Protein Packed Lentil Cake; Sainsbury's lists 8.1g per 100g and 0.6g per plain rice cake. I want to know what the cakes I actually plan to eat contribute, rather than relying on a product name or a per-100g figure alone.
Base and flavour Check whether the cake is rice-based or made chiefly with other ingredients, and whether it is seasoned. Kallo's plain Protein Packed Lentil Cakes contain lentil flour, corn flour and buckwheat; M&S Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes include wholegrain brown rice, pea protein and lentil flour. A plain cake gives me a base for my own toppings; on other nights, I may prefer a ready-seasoned savoury cake.
Fat and salt Compare figures on the same per-100g basis. Kallo lists 1.9g fat per 100g for its plain lentil cakes; M&S lists 16.2g fat and 0.60g salt per 100g for its barbecue rice cakes. Tesco lists 13.0g fat and 1.2g salt per 100g for Kallo Thai Curry Veggie Cakes. If I choose a flavoured cake for convenience, I still want to see how its fat and salt figures compare with a plain option.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current pack's ingredients and precautionary statements. Kallo says its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes may contain sesame and soya; Tesco's ingredients for Kallo Thai Curry Veggie Cakes include yoghurt powder. Vegan or gluten-free wording may matter to me, but I also need to check any specific ingredient or allergen I avoid.
Opened-pack storage Follow the instructions on the pack you buy. Tesco advises keeping opened Kallo Protein Lentil Cakes in an airtight container and using them within 14 days. If I expect one pack to cover several suppers, I want to know how to store it after opening.

Buying mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming all rice cakes provide similar protein

    Sainsbury's lists 0.6g protein per plain rice cake, while Kallo's manufacturer page lists 1.8g per Protein Packed Lentil Cake. The cake format alone does not tell you the protein amount.

    Compare the protein line for the exact product and the number of cakes you expect to eat.

  • Checking protein but overlooking the rest of the panel

    The checked plain and seasoned products have different fat and salt figures. For example, M&S lists 16.2g fat per 100g for its barbecue rice cakes, while Kallo lists 1.9g per 100g for its plain lentil cakes.

    Use the per-100g figures to compare products, then look at the portion you intend to have.

  • Treating vegan wording as an allergy guarantee

    Kallo says its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes may contain sesame and soya. Sainsbury's says its plain rice cakes are prepared to a vegan recipe but are not suitable for customers with a milk allergy because of manufacturing methods.

    Read the current pack's allergen information, including precautionary wording, before buying for someone with an allergy.

  • Planning around a particular flavour without checking stock

    Availability can differ between a retailer's online listing and the shop you intend to use. Tesco displayed Kallo Thai Curry Veggie Cakes as out of stock when its listing was checked.

    Check the exact product at your local retailer before making a special trip.

Brand and retailer references

These product lines provide useful points of comparison; a brand's inclusion here does not mean every cake it sells has the same ingredients or nutrition.

Kallo

Kallo's Protein Packed Lentil Cakes are a plain lentil-based alternative to conventional rice cakes; its Thai Curry Veggie Cakes provide a seasoned lentil-and-pea option.

  • Kallo's manufacturer page lists 26.0g protein and 1.9g fat per 100g for Protein Packed Lentil Cakes, with 1.8g protein per cake.
  • The same product page says the cakes may contain sesame and soya. Check the exact pack's current nutrition and allergen information.

M&S

M&S Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes offer a seasoned, rice-based option containing pea protein and lentil flour.

  • The M&S panel lists 24.8g protein per 100g and marks this product vegan and gluten-free.
  • It also lists 16.2g fat and 0.60g salt per 100g; compare those figures with any plainer cake you are considering.

Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's plain rice cakes provide a reference point for shoppers weighing a conventional rice cake against a protein-labelled alternative.

  • Its 135g plain rice-cake product lists 8.1g protein per 100g and 0.6g per cake.
  • Although prepared to a vegan recipe, Sainsbury's says this product is not suitable for customers with a milk allergy because of manufacturing methods.

Tesco

Tesco's product listings provide pack information for Kallo's plain Protein Lentil Cakes and Thai Curry Lentil & Pea Veggie Cakes.

  • Tesco advises keeping opened Kallo Protein Lentil Cakes airtight and using them within 14 days.
  • The Thai Curry listing showed the product as out of stock when checked; confirm current local availability if that flavour is your choice.

Snack a Jacks

Snack a Jacks Salt & Vinegar multipacks are a flavoured rice-cake option, but the checked product information does not establish their protein content.

  • The brand lists 1.7g fat and 0.63g salt per 23g pack for this flavour, giving shoppers a stated serving basis for those figures.
  • Read the current pack's protein line before choosing it specifically for a protein-focused supper.

Joybuy product options

This selection covers a plain lentil-cake option for shoppers considering a crunchy, protein-focused late supper. Check the exact pack before relying on its nutrition or dietary wording.

Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes 100g pack

Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes 100g

A lentil-cake option if you prefer a plain base to a ready-seasoned rice cake for supper. The product information describes it as vegan but also lists milk under allergens; if you avoid milk, do not rely on the vegan description and check the exact pack before buying. Check its current nutrition panel too, rather than assuming figures from another listing apply.

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Questions about choosing and storing cakes

Are ordinary plain rice cakes comparable to protein-labelled lentil cakes?

Not on the protein figures for these specific products. Sainsbury's lists 0.6g protein per plain rice cake and 8.1g per 100g, while Kallo's manufacturer page lists 1.8g per Protein Packed Lentil Cake and 26.0g per 100g. Check the current panel for whichever pack you choose.

Which of these cakes has less fat per 100g?

Of the named products with comparable figures, Kallo's manufacturer page lists 1.9g fat per 100g for Protein Packed Lentil Cakes. M&S lists 16.2g for Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes, and Tesco lists 13.0g for Kallo Thai Curry Veggie Cakes. These are product-specific figures, so check the pack and consider the amount you plan to eat.

Does vegan or gluten-free wording cover every allergy?

No. Kallo says its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes may contain sesame and soya. Sainsbury's says its plain rice cakes are prepared to a vegan recipe but are not suitable for customers with a milk allergy because of manufacturing methods. Read the current pack's allergen statements for the product you intend to buy.

How should opened Kallo Protein Lentil Cakes be stored?

Tesco advises keeping them in an airtight container once opened and using them within 14 days. Follow the storage instructions on the exact pack you buy.

Should I check local stock before choosing a specific flavour?

Yes, particularly if you are making a special trip for it. Tesco displayed Kallo Thai Curry Lentil & Pea Veggie Cakes as out of stock when its listing was checked, and M&S says availability can vary between stores and online.